AR/AP Manager

About the role

The AP/AR Manager oversees core accounting functions including customer billing, accounts receivable, and accounts payable. This role ensures accuracy and efficiency through the design, implementation, and maintenance of departmental procedures, while fostering a positive, high-performance environment focused on continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is well-versed in revenue recognition, highly organized, and detail-oriented, with a strong ability to lead teams and optimize accounting operations in a dynamic business setting.

What you'll do

• Oversee customer billing, accounts receivable, and accounts payable functions, ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal policies.
• Manage revenue processes, including ecommerce data, accruals, and proper revenue recognition.
• Investigate and track customer deductions and rebates, ensuring alignment with contractual terms and escalating non-compliant items.
• Calculate and reconcile AR reserves and manage documentation for returned goods and customer credits.
• Approve AP batches and manage weekly supplier payments.
• Manage Expense reporting platform and Company credit card program.
• Prepare and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations and internal reports for budgeting, cash flow, and financial analysis.
• Reconcile and file monthly sales and use tax returns; prepare annual 1099 filings.
• Collaborate with departments such as customer service, sales, logistics, and production to ensure accurate and timely financial operations.
• Support quarterly reviews and annual audits through preparation and maintenance of supporting documentation.
• Lead or contribute to special projects and process improvement initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years in a supervisory or management role.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Flexible and adaptable, with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (pivot tables, lookups).
• Experience with ERP systems such as Microsoft NAV, Oracle, or SAP.
• Hybrid role: in-office presence required 2–3 days per week.

Education:·        Associate’s degree in accounting required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to occasionally move about inside the office to access files, office equipment, and attend meetings.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times (e.g., laptops, files, or small office equipment).
• Visual acuity to read and analyze data on a computer screen and printed reports.
• Ability to travel domestically up to 10% of the time, including visits to manufacturing sites.

This job description has been written to include the general nature of work performed.  It is not designed to contain a comprehensive detailed inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Position offered will be based on experience and knowledge. 

[Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.]